"It's a great feeling," said Weierbach, who won a state title in 2013. "Heading into (Saturday), my main goal was to make a statement."

Weierbach will meet Galway eighth-grader Jordan Sartin in the semifinal round. Should he advance, Weierbach could meet up with Albany Academy senior Matt Morris, who edged Weierbach in a regular-season match, 1-0.

"To win the semifinals I have to do what I've been doing all season," Weierbach said. "Matt Morris is a tough opponent. I think I needed that loss. It made me hungry."

Weierbach will be joined by three teammates in the semifinal round; Nolan Foster (113), Mike Matatt (138) and Colby Davendonis (152).

"This year's team, we have something real special," Weierbach said.

Schalmont saw five out of seven Sabres earn trips to the semifinals, including defending sectional champ Nick Gallo (182 pounds).

The junior had a bye to the quarterfinal round, in which he pinned Corinth's Tyler McCarty in 1:32.